Cyclist dead after alleged hit and run, woman faces 9 charges
A 22-year-old woman who is facing nine charges after allegedly striking and killing a cyclist in north Toronto on Thursday shouldn't have been behind the wheel in the first place, court documents show.
Darya Selinevich, who appeared in court Thursday, has a suspended licence for an unpaid fine stemming from running a red light.
Selinevich allegedly fled the scene after hitting a 44-year-old cyclist who was crossing the intersection of Finch Avenue West and Tobermory Road in the pre-dawn hours on Thursday.
Paramedics were unable to revive the cyclist, who suffered "catastrophic, traumatic injuries," said EMS supervisor Ryan Van Poorten.
Soon after the crash, police located a woman in a vehicle they believe was involved in the incident about 5½ kilometres away from the scene. She was allegedly driving a badly damaged dark blue BMW.
Police said the woman led officers on a short chase before she was taken into custody.
Selinevich's Facebook profile makes several references to drinking and driving. One post from 2012 includes a picture of a pint glass in a car cup holder, while in another post she mocks a police R.I.D.E. poster.
Selinevich faces seven criminal charges and two provincial charges.
Of the nine charges, seven are criminal charges:
- Driving while disqualified.
- Criminal negligence causing death.
- Dangerous operation causing death.
- Impaired operation causing death.
- Fail to stop after accident causing death.
- Flight while being pursued by police.
- Refusing to provide a breath sample, after someone has died.
The two provincial charges are:
- Driving while under suspension.
- Driving a motor vehicle with no current validation on the plate.
Correction : This story first identified the suspect as a 23-year-old woman. Police later said the woman charged is actually 22.(Jun 11, 2015 8:39 AM)
